Posted by: fdpower August 19, 2015
Apply TPS without requesting EAD card
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Late in the party, but I think YES ...what ever status you are on , TPS is just a protected status that protects you from being deported and gives you privileges to work / travel.
As long as you maintain your original status you should be fine.

Regarding the EAD mix up such as H1b / OPT/ TPS -- I think it depends. If your Employer does I9 verification I would not use the EAD from TPS. Some places just want to see you EAD card and SSN. For those I think you are fine.
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